Kara Crochett

The Hardy Brown College Prep LCAP for 2017-2020 focuses on improving student learning, cultivating high expectations, and creating safe learning environments. Key strategies include providing high-quality classroom instruction, implementing open-source curricula, offering professional development for teachers, and monitoring student performance through data-driven assessments. The plan also emphasizes parent engagement, attendance improvement, and student support programs to close achievement gaps and foster a culture of academic success.

The meeting included discussions on anticipated litigation, student expulsions/readmissions, employee recognition, consent agenda items, an annual overnight trip to Cal Poly for accepted/waitlisted seniors, mid-year Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) updates for Hardy Brown College Prep and Fortune School, a new medication policy for all charter schools, the 2023-2024 second interim budget, 2024 Comprehensive School Safety Plans, a higher education update focusing on WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) accreditation, and a curriculum and instruction update covering academic data, assessment calendars, and the implementation of the I-READY assessment system. The President/CEO also provided a report on extracurricular activities.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Fortune focuses on maintaining classrooms that close the achievement gap, supporting safe and welcoming schools aligned with state standards, and nurturing communities of engagement and support. Key goals include improving academic outcomes, ensuring access to standards-aligned instruction, and fostering parental involvement. The plan emphasizes targeted support for unduplicated student groups, including low-income students, English learners, and foster youth, through various actions such as instructional aides, professional development, and expanded learning opportunities.

The meeting included a discussion of student expulsions/readmissions and a conference with legal counsel. The 2022-2023 draft audit report was presented, showing no unusual transactions or findings. The consent agenda included approval of minutes from the October 19, 2023 meeting, a revised meeting schedule, and contracts over $100,000. Approval was given to open a checking account for the Rex & Margaret Fortune Early College HS ASB. A Discipline Matrix workshop was presented, detailing revisions to the matrix and implementation of restorative practices. The 2023-24 Discipline Matrix was approved. Participation in the Department of Human Assistance Direct Hire Program was approved. The 2023-24 First Interim Budget was approved. Updates were given on higher education, including WASC accreditation and BPPE inspection. A curriculum and instruction update focused on the Rigor Arc and Fortune Rise initiatives. The President/CEO's report included community updates and recognition. Finally, a resolution for funding from the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program was approved.

The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for Hardy Brown College Prep focuses on maintaining classrooms that close the achievement gap, supporting safe and welcoming schools aligned with state standards, and nurturing communities of engagement and support. Key goals include improving academic outcomes in ELA, Math, and Science, ensuring access to standards-aligned instruction, and promoting parent and pupil engagement. The plan emphasizes providing targeted supports for English Learners, implementing restorative practices, and fostering a positive school climate through visual and performing arts programs. The LCAP also details actions to increase or improve services for foster youth, English learners, and low-income students by allocating resources to instructional aides, teacher professional development, and parent engagement initiatives.